Day 6 - Present opening

Present opening ceremony for the kids! As nathanael is a SG50 baby we've received quite a number of additional gifts from the hospital and their sponsors as well as hampers from both Chris and my company. I am currently overwhelmed with diaper bags.. total of 5 diaper bags! Happy to give some away!

Of all the gifts, the ones from the kids were the most impressive!  Natalie prepared a special toy meal set for di di and drew him loads of pictures. Nathan set aside a tray of "toys for boys" and cant wait to play with him. Everyday both kiddos will demand to carry didi and kiss him on the feet and stroke his "softy" head and smell his hair. They will then pretend to faint from intoxication of baby's  sweet scent. How cute!

The Big Brother

We were discharged on day 3. Prior to our arrival we were told that Nathan had been supervising the helper over the preparation of Nathanael's bed. He told mimi to straighten the baby cot beddings and place the bolster apart so that there is a gap in between for his dearest didi to lie in. Such thoughtfulness and dedication displayed out of love by an elder brother at age 3.5 yrs.

He was also the first to spot a pair of canary birds believed to be a couple who flew through our front door and circled the house.  Kids and their gong gong were hopping with excitement and followed them around until the female bird exited from the kitchen window.  Not sure what attracted them into the house, we reckon that it bodes well since they came from nowhere and they look like such a lovely couple.  Too bad there wasn't time for Gong gong to take a shot. Else we could show it to didi when he grows up!

Following which every morning and night, dearest big brother will greet him and plant a kiss on his little foot and head.. bid farewell when he leaves for school.  With the arrival of a baby,  Nathan has grown to show consideration and responsibility,  making sure that he covers his mouth when he coughs and washes his hands before touching his younger brother. He will draw beautiful portraits of his little brother using various methods ie sketch, collage, painting etc.. I am so proud of him!

Day 5 & Big sister

Natalie has been really sweet to didi. Despite Being the eldest and having to share mummy with another di di, she took on the eldest sibling role with ease and demonstrates strong management skills when it comes to coping with Nathan's tantrum and Nathanael's cries.  She will always be there for her siblings! We are heartened to see that she has developed her independence and took on responsibilities willingly. We are so proud of her!  

Here's Natalie and po po singing a song to Nathanael.  It's her first time singing to di di! There are definitely more to come! 

Natalie - dropping the first milk teeth

Natalie did not mention that her front tooth was shaky for fear that we may sold her for not brushing her teeth properly I guess. 

Whilst out having pancake with daddy, ye ye and nai nai,  her teeth started to twist and bleed.  She was afraid to swallow her blood in case  if she were to accidentally swallow her tooth as well. Mimi helped remove her dangling tooth and her heart sank with relief and burst out in tears... With overwhelming sadness for the loss of her tooth. 

The little girl was happy again to here that the tooth fairy would visit and leave a little present for her.  She even wrote a thank you note on the little box. 

There were tough questions asked though:-
1. How is the fairy going to enter the aircon room when windows and doors are closed. (Mum: they can fly through gaps and holes so don't worry about them. )

2. If I give her the tooth in the box,  wouldn't it be too heavy for her to carry it along? (Mum: Oh no they have magic dust to make the box fly off together with her)

3. What will I get from the exchange? ( mum: it could be anything let's wait and see)

4. Will she think that the tooth is Nathan's since he is sleeping next to me? ( so she wrote her a note with her name listed on the box)

What a beautiful brain... !